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B Harna1, D D Dutt1, D Sabat1.
Abstract
Hoffa fractures are rare and difficult fractures to manage. Hoffa fracture involves a coronal plane fracture of posterior femoral condyle. Non-union in Hoffa fracture is further difficult to manage. The surgical management for such nonunion includes open reduction with recon/LCP plate or screw fixation with bone grafting. The problem with plates is the difficulty in contouring the plates according to the shape of posterior femoral condyles. We describe a new technique with 2 L shaped neutralisation plates placed in a circular fashion. This technique provides a more rigid construct and gives better holding strength of screws in Hoffa fragment. This enhances union and mobilisation can be started early.Entities:
Keywords: bone grafting; contouring; hoffa fracture; neutralisation plates; non-union
Year: 2020 PMID: 33403081 PMCID: PMC7751997 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.2011.028
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Malays Orthop J ISSN: 1985-2533